Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, reiterated his support for the relocation of the Felmores Bail Hostel at the Felmores Approved Premises Drop in Session at Northlands Park Community Centre on Friday.
The location of the Bail Hostel has long been a source of contention with many residents unhappy that sex offenders are being housed in a residential area, within the vicinity of a local park and two primary schools.
The drop-in session provided a forum for local residents to ask pressing questions and to air their concerns with the Probation Services, Police, Council Staff and the local Member of Parliament, Stephen Metcalfe.
Mr. Metcalfe commented: “I can appreciate why my constituents are concerned about the location of the Bail Hostel and I support the campaign to relocate the Hostel to a more suitable location.”
“I have written to the new Justice Minister to seek confirmation that he will honour his predecessor’s commitment to move the premises if an alternative location can be found and I hope that we can eventually reach a solution that local residents feel happy with.”
